Tag: Free Agency

How To Avoid Signing Joe Johnson

14 June, 2010 (19:28) | Chicago Bulls | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

We all want to see the Bulls sign LeBron, Wade, Bosh, or even Amare.  But what happens if we miss out on them?  Well we sure as hell don’t want to sign Joe Johnson, but how can we avoid it and still be competitive? (I don’t personally feel that way, I like JJ, but most [...]

Hey Chicago: Don’t Forget About Dwyane Wade

9 June, 2010 (06:00) | Chicago Bulls | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Sure this is only one cover of the new Slam Magazine (the other is LeBron in a Knicks jersey…gross), but its still pretty cool:

h/t: Tremendous Upside Potential

Chicago Makes Its Token Billboard Plea to LeBron

3 June, 2010 (06:05) | Chicago Bulls | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

The guys over at SendLebrontoChicago.com were apparently able to raise enough money to buy this billboard at Grand and LaSalle for two weeks.  I’m pretty sure it won’t be the deciding factor for King James, but it may help.  Although if I’m understanding the sign correctly, its saying LeBron has unfinished business?  Because having 6 [...]

But WHY Should LeBron Want To Come To Chicago?

15 May, 2010 (08:19) | Chicago Bulls, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Bill Simmons wrote an excellent piece on the LeBron James situation.  He not only breaks down what LeBron is and can be, he also points out why Chicago is the best option for him:
If he cares about winning titles (multiple) and reaching his full potential as a player, he has only one move: the Chicago [...]

Chicago Bears Stage Free Agency Coup

5 March, 2010 (17:01) | Chicago Bears | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

This is the Bears biggest offseason ever in terms of free agency.  It all essentially happened in one day.  Here is a breakdown of exactly what occurred and how it could impact the Bears.  I’m not purely drinking kool-aid today, but as a Bears fan its hard not to.
“The Catch” — Julius Peppers
Wow.  This was [...]

Poised For The Summer of 2010 [NBA Free Agency Recap]

22 February, 2010 (07:00) | Basketball, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

So, 2010 is finally here.  For most people, its just another year, but for NBA fans its been a longtime coming.  This summer the most heralded class of free agents since 2000 (which featured Tim Duncan, Grant Hill, and Tracy McGrady) will be coming onto the market.  A lot of teams have been jockeying for [...]

Please Don’t Go

26 February, 2009 (13:49) | Chicago Bears, NFL | By: StevieY19

It’s storming here in Chicago right now, and that seems fitting.  I found my way to the sports section of the Tribune’s site today only to find a countdown clock to the moment Rex Grossman would be released.
Really?  A countdown?  Isn’t this saved for moments like opening day or Ditka’s next meal?  The guy didn’t [...]